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The Genetics of Atypical Femur Fractures-a Systematic Review.
Current osteoporosis reports - 1 Apr 2021
Zhou Wei, van Rooij Jeroen G J, Ebeling Peter R, Verkerk Annemieke J M H, Zillikens M Carola
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Atypical femur fractures (AFFs) are rare subtrochanteric or diaphyseal fractures regarded as side effects of bisphosphonates (BPs), possibly with a genetic background. Here, we summarize the most recent knowledge about genetics of AFFs. RECENT FINDINGS: AFF has been reported in 57 patients with seven different monogenic bone disorders including hypophosphatasia and osteogenesis imperfecta;...
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